Thinking sociologically about health and health care

Abstract

About the book: This exciting new volume offers a comprehensive collection of classic and contemporary readings in the sociology of health and healthcare, structured around five core areas: Sociological perspectives on health and healthcare Making methodological sense of health and healthcare Inequalities and diversity Bodies, minds and emotions Power, professions and practice The Sociology of Healthcare encourages reflective practice and critical thinking. Each of the 28 extracts includes commentary by the editors, activities and questions to stimulate debate and aid learning, and a selection of annotated further readings